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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
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Description
The story begins with a young orphan running for his life. Lucky for him he runs into Samir, a portly huckster whose silver tongue saves the boy. Samir names him Monkey, and claims him as his new servant. But Monkey, a strict and devout soul, is horrified to discover that his new master is a liar whose dealings have angered every village he's ever passed through.
The villagers have hired a collection of murderers, including a Viking berserker, a...
2) Alebrijes
Author
Series
Publisher
Levine Querido, distributed by Chronicle Books, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 14
Physical Desc
404 pages : 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
For over 400 years, the world has been a barren wasteland. The few humans that survive scrape together an existence in the cruel city of Pocatel--or go it alone in the wilderness beyond, filled with wandering spirits and wyrms. They don't last long.
13 year-old pickpocket Leandro and his sister Gabi do what they can to forge a life in Pocatel. The city does not take kindly to Cascabeles like them--the descendants of those who worked the San Joaquin...
Author
Publisher
Kar-Ben Publishing, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Danielito loves Januca. The kids in Bobe's neighborhood play with Mexican tops called trompos, and Danielito's dreidel joins the fun, making new friends for Danielito along the way.
4) Finding bear
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First US edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 7
Physical Desc
344 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"While journeying to the northernmost reaches of the Arctic, April Wood discovers a tiny polar bear cub in desperate need of her help, and in freezing temperatures and on dangerous terrain, she must face her deepest fears to save him"--
Author
Series
Farah Rocks volume 4
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
133 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
When her little brother faces a lengthy stay in the hospital, Farah is sent to visit her grandmother in Florida. Sitti Fayrouz doesn't speak much English, and she has rules about everything. Even worse, Farah manages to make an enemy out of one of her grandmother's neighbors--before she even arrives in Florida. Will Farah find a way to have fun being the only kid in a retirement community, or will she spend the trip worrying about her brother and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
253 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
When his older sister Els, a Resistance fighter, is arrested by the Gestapo, thirteen-year-old Dirk takes his little sister, Anna, across the war-torn Netherlands seeking their father, who is also in the Dutch Resistance. Includes an interview with the author, discussion questions, and timeline.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
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Description
Shaindy Goodman feels awkward, over-looked. Across the street and in another league, elegant Gayil, lives the life of a queen bee, gorgeous, liked and admired, the perfect Bais Yaakov Middle School girl. Even her school uniform looks chic. So it's more than a shock when Shaindy sees Gayil in the window looking at her and holding a sign with five little words: want to know a secret?
Gayil's found a way to break into their school after hours; and asks...
Author
Series
Amulet volume 9
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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Description
After her confrontation with Ikol, Emily finally understands the stone's power and what she must do to defend Alledia from the shadows. As she travels to Typhon to help her mom and Navin, Prince Trellis returns to the Kingdom of the Elves to save his countrymen -- and confront the fraud who has seized power in the absence of a king. The threat of darkness follows all Stonekeepers closely, and it will take the strength of both new friends and old foes...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
With only one sleep left before Christmas Eve, Dasher can't contain her excitement for her favorite holiday. With the sound of Christmas carols on the breeze and twinkling lights radiating from a nearby city, she sneaks off to visit the festivities.
As the night deepens and snow starts falling, Dasher realizes she can no longer spot the North Star in the sky to help guide her home. But thanks to a child, some Christmas spirit, and a special gift,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
When Lila, a worrier, moves to a new town, the what ifs only grow, and she feels alone and invisible until her teacher finds a creative and kind way to make Lila feel welcome and open to new experiences, a lesson that will stay with her long after second grade.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty's Travels: Lab Magic, a My First I Can Read book by acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and Nina Mata. Science exploration, imagination, and play are highlighted in this fun story, perfect for sharing with children 3 to 6.
Ty and Corey love to visit the museum. When they step through the doors, they become scientists. They study bugs and hunt for fossils. They catch the wind. When...
Author
Series
Farah Rocks volume 3
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
133 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
It's summer break, and Farah is eager to attend a geology camp at her new school. But with car trouble and other family expenses, Farah's parents can't afford to send her. Taking matters into her own hands, Farah takes various jobs, including selling items at a yard sale, mowing neighbors' lawns, and finally starting her own tutoring business. When Farah discovers that someone is sabotaging her business by taking down her flyers, she's shocked. Can...
Author
Series
Tales from Deckawoo Drive volume 7
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
While bumbling PI Percival Smidgely tries to find missing pig Mercy Watson, a trio of clever neighborhood sleuths follow a trail of hoof prints - and a delicious aroma - to recover their porcine wonder, in this uproariously funny, extra-special series finale.
Author
Series
Farah Rocks volume 2
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
133 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Farah Hajjar is just starting sixth grade at the Magnet Academy when something terrible happens--her house burns down. Even worse, the house fire may be Farah's fault. When her family moves to temporary housing, Farah feels the guilt piling up. Luckily Farah finds comfort in writing, and she channels her energy into starting a creative writing club at her new school. But can Farah convince her new science-focused school to support it?
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers, an imprint of ABRAMS
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Ramon is a little boy who can't wait for Navidad.
El Cucuy is the friendly monster who lives in Ramon's bedroom.
El Cucuy is not so sure that celebrations for Las Posadas, Nochebuena, and Navidad are for him. The lights are too bright and the snowman is scary!
If El Cucuy is hesitant to embrace the holiday cheer, the Ramon will have to bring the spirit of Navidad to him.
Author
Series
Dead Sea squirrels volume 11
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
121 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Merle and Pearl have been separated! While Pearl is back with the Gomez family, Merle finds himself scurrying through the Holy Land with Dave, a honey-loving, talking lizard. Together, Merle and Dave must brave the perils of the Israeli wilderness in the hopes of reuniting Merle with his friends and foiling Dr. Simon's evil plan. Get ready for more daring escapes, hilarious jokes, and squirrel origami as Merle and Pearl try to make their way back...
17) I want 100 dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
After meeting a dog during a walk, a little girl declares that she wants one hundred dogs, but as her parents point out all the difficulties, she gradually reduces the number--until she gets the one dog she really wants.
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
The day is gloomy, and the world feels like it's asleep... but perhaps all that's required for adventure is a bit of curiosity and patience. After all, an everyday stroll can become an adventure in the blink of an eye.
Ride alongside a girl on her rickety bicycle through the familiar scenes of her neighborhood as she rediscovers the splashes of yellow, flashes of red, and flutters of blue that can be found even on a monochrome day.
Author
Series
Farah Rocks volume 1
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
134 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Fifth grader Farah Hajjar and her best friend, Allie Liu, are excited to apply to the Magnet Academy. For years they've been dreaming about attending middle school there. But when new girl Dana starts bullying Farah's little brother, Samir, Farah isn't sure she can leave her brother behind.
Meanwhile, Allie is getting friendly with Dana's friends, Farah's mama and baba are stressed over work and money, and Farah's teachers don't seem to think the...
20) Forsooth
Author
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
353 pages : 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Thirteen-year-old Calvin knows he's destined to be a star... if he can just stop making embarrassing mistakes, like getting stuck on a single line--"Forsooth!"--and then falling off the stage during the school play. The summer after seventh grade, he's hoping for a fresh start. All he has to do is prove himself as an actor and fix the awkwardness with his friends that started after the play.
But nothing's going according to plan. His parents don't...